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John Butterworth 1651–1731

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have John Butterworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Sep 1651 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Died 20 Mar 1731 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Butterworth
Mother Sarah Freeman
Spouse Hanah Wheaton

Researchers connected through John Butterworth 1651–1731

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Butterworth 1651–1731

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Hanah Wheaton
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Butterworth was born in 1651 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john butterworth and sarah freeman. John Butterworth married hanah wheaton. John Butterworth passed away in 1731 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1651
Birth of John Butterworth in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1674
John Butterworth was married in Rehoboth, Bristol, MA
Marriage
1731
Death of John Butterworth in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Butterworth

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1438) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1651) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Butterworth (1651–1731) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Butterworth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Butterworth PTP
1651–1731
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Butterworth's Descendants

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JB
John Butterworth PTP 1651–1731